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The return of spring marks the end of the cold and flu season, but the warmer weather and longer days present a different set of health issues.
Good mental health is associated with longer life, shows study
We have known for decades that mental health plays an important role in one's quality of life, but a study released this week suggests it is also an important factor in one's quantity of life.
Modified blood thinner may be first promising method to prevent repercussions after TBI
A chemically modified version of the common blood thinner heparin may be the first promising method of preventing the harmful cascade of destruction to brain tissue that commonly follows traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to new research findings.
PerkinElmer to showcase new mass spectrometry solutions at ASMS conference
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced today that it will be presenting innovative mass spectrometry solutions that reduce analysis time from minutes to seconds by eliminating sample preparation steps.
People with acquired paralysis later in life report higher rates of depression, anxiety
People with facial paralysis are more likely to face depression and anxiety than the general population, especially if the paralysis occurs later in life rather than at birth, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.
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Nurse Practitioner: (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.